MoH rolls out plan to decentralise cancer treatment services – Kenya News Agency

The Ministry of Health has rolled out an elaborate plan to decentralise cancer treatment services to give impetus to the fight against the disease. Health Cabinet Secretary (CS), Dr. Deborah Barasa, said the move also targets to ease pressure on Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH), and Kenyatta University Referral Hospital, which are…

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CS Miano highlights importance of Wildlife Conservation during LEA Manyani visit

Tourism and Wildlife, Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano, has emphasized the profound economic, social, and cultural value of Kenya’s wildlife. Speaking during a familiarization tour of of the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Law Enforcement Academy in Manyani, the CS noted that wildlife-driven safari tourism constitutes 90pc of the sector and contributes approximately 75pc of tourism earnings. According…

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Nairobi MCAs Approve Motion to Regulate Airbnbs with Enhanced Safety Measures

Short-term rentals in Nairobi, including Airbnbs, will soon require an assessment by City Hall before obtaining operational licenses. On Tuesday evening, Nairobi MCAs approved a motion calling for stricter regulation of these establishments. The new regulations will mandate the installation of CCTV cameras and a more thorough assessment before issuing licenses. Nominated MCA Perpetua Mponjiwa,…

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I was misquoted on elective positions, MP Makau says

When Mavoko MP Patrick Makau took oath as a  Parliamentary Service Commissioner at the County Hall, Nairobi. November 10, 2022.  [Elvis Ogina, Standard]  Mavoko Member of Parliament Patrick Makau has retracted his remarks regarding elective positions in Machakos County claiming he was misquoted. A few days ago, a section of residents was angered by sentiments…

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U.S. reaffirms support for Moroccan autonomy over Sahara

The United States reaffirms its support for the Moroccan autonomy initiative as a serious, credible, and realistic solution to the issue of the Moroccan Sahara, said U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, Barbara Leaf, on Friday in Rabat. Washington D.C. continues to support the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for the Sahara, Staffan…

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